TY - GEN AU - Martin,Eike AU - Ramsay,Graham AU - Mantz,Jean AU - Sum-Ping,S T John TI - The role of the alpha2-adrenoceptor agonist dexmedetomidine in postsurgical sedation in the intensive care unit SN - 0885-0666 PY - 2004///0625 KW - Adolescent KW - Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists KW - Adrenergic alpha-Agonists KW - pharmacology KW - Adult KW - Aged KW - Aged, 80 and over KW - Bradycardia KW - chemically induced KW - Conscious Sedation KW - methods KW - Critical Care KW - Dexmedetomidine KW - Double-Blind Method KW - Drug Monitoring KW - Female KW - Heart Rate KW - drug effects KW - Humans KW - Hypnotics and Sedatives KW - Hypotension KW - Infusions, Intravenous KW - Intensive Care Units KW - Male KW - Middle Aged KW - Postoperative Care KW - Propofol KW - Respiration KW - Ventilator Weaning N1 - Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't UR - https://doi.org/10.1177/0885066602239122 ER -